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Task

The American Red Cross Organization responds to disasters such as hurricanes and floods, providing shelter, food, and health services to address human needs to disaster victims and emergency workers.  All Red Cross assistance is given free of charge, made possible by the generous contribution of people's time, money, and skills. The mission of American Red Cross Disaster Services is to ensure nationwide disaster planning, preparedness, and community disaster education. 

The Southeast Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross has asked your class to team up with them to help prepare a community hurricane disaster education program.  The program will first be presented to the Southeast LA Chapter Red Cross Board Members for their approval, and then will be presented several times throughout the year at public meetings.  The Red Cross director has requested that the presentations cover seven different components:

History and Names  Ideal Conditions   Stages  Rating System  Tracking & Forecasting  Safety  Aftermath: Wetlands & Wildlife

Each team will be responsible for one of the above components.  As a team, your task will be to research the Internet, access current information, analyze the validity of sources, reach consensus with your teammates, and design and create an informational multimedia presentation that is interesting, engaging, accurate, and informative.  In doing so, consider the members of your audience and what information will enhance their understanding of hurricanes in order to help them make informed decisions when preparing for future hurricanes.  

You will be assessed on how well you research your topic, credit your sources, collaborate with your teammates, design and publish your presentation, and communicate effectively to your audience. Good Luck!